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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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