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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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