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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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