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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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