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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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