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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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