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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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