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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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