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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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