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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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