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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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