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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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