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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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