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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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