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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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