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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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