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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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