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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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