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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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