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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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