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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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