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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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