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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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