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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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