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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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