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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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