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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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