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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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