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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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