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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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