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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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