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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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