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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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