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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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