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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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