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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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