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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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