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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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