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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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