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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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