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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews 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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