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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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