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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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