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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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