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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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