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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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