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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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