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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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