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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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