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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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