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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing 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 educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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