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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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