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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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