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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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