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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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