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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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