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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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