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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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