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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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