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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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