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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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