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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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