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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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