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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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