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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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