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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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