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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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