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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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