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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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