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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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