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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new 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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