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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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