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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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