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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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