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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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