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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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