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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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