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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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