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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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