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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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