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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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