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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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