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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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