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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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