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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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