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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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