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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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