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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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