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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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