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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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