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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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