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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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