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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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