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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources