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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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