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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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