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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major 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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