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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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