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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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