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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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