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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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