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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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