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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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