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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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