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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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