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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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