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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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