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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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