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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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