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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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