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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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