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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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