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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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