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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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