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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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