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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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