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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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