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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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