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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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