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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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