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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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