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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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