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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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