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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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