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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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