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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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