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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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