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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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