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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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