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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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