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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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