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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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