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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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