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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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