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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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