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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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