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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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