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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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