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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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