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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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