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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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