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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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