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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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