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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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