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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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