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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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