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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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