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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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