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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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