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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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