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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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