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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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