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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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