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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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