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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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