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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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