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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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