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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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