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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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