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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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