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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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