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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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