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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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