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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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