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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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