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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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