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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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