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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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