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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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