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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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