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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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