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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews 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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