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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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