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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers 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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