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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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