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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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