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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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