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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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