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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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