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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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