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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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