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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? 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 The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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