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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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