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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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