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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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