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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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