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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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