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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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