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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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