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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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