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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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