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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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