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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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