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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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