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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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