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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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