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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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