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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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