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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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