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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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