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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major 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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