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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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