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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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