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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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