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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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