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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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