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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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