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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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