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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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