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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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