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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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