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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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 prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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