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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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