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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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