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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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