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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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