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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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