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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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