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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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