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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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