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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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