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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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