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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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