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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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