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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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