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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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