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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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