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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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