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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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