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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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