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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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