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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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