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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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