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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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