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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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