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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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