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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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