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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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