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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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