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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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