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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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