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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores 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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