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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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