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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the 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 dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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