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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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