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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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