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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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