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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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