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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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