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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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