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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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