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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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