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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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