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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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