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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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