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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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