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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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