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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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