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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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