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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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