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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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