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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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