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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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