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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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