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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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