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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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