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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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