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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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