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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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