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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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