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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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