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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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