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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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