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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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