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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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