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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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