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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key 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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