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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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