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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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