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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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