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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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