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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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