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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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