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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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