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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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