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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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