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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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