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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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