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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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