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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)