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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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