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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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