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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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