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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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