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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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