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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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