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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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