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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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