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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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