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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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