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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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