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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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