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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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