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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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