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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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