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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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