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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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