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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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