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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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