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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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