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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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