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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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