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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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