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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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