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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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