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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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