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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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