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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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