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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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