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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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