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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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