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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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