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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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