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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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