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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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