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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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