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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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