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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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