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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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