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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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