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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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