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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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