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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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