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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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