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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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