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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores 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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