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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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