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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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