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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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