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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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