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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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