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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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