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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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