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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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