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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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