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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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