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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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