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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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