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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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