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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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