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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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