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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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