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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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