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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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