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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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