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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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