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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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