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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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