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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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