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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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