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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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