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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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