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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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