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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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