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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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