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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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