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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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