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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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