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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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