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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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