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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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