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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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