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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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