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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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