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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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