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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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