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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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