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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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