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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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