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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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