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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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