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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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