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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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