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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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