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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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