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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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