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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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