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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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