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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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