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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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