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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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