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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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