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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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