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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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