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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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