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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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