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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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