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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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