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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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