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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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