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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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