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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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