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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores 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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