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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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