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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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