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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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