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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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