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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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