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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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