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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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