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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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