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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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