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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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