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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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