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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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