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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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