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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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