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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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