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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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