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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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