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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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