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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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