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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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