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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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