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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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