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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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