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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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