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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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