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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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