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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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