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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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