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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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