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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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