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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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