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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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