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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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