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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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