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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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