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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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