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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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