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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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