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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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