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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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