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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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