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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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