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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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