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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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