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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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