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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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