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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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