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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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