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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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