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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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