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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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