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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always 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 subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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