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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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