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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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