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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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