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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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