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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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