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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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