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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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