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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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