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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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