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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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