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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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