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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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