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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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