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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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