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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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