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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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