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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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