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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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