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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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