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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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