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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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