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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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