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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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