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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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