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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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