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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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