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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources