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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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