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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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