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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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