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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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