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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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