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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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