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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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