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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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