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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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