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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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