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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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