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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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