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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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