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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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