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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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