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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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