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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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