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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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