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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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