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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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