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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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