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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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