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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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