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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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