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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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