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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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