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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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