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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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