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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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