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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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